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'Shred it and forget it' Aug. 21 and Sept. 11

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 14:51

Each year more than eight million Americans fall victim to identity theft, according to a Javelin survey, losing more than $40 billion.

Hinsdale Central student kicks off Armed Forces festival

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 10:36

A three-day festival to raise money and support for the country's military will take place at Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney Aug.

Man held in Downers Grove stabbing

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 02:22

A man remained in custody Wednesday on $100,000 bail after being charged with a Downers Grove stabbing.

Santa Barbara Selects Upp Technologya s IRMS for Warehouse Management

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 20:08

Companies mentioned in this article: Upp Technology, Inc. DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- -- Upp Technology , a leader in emergency preparedness and response solutions, announced today that the Public Health Department of Santa Barbara County has selected the IRMS 360 Enterprise solution suite for inventory management and emergency management & response.

Cheap stuff: Pickles, dancing, Korean fest

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 16:03

Junior docent Katie Bussey helps a visitor slice freshly made pickles at the Durant House Museum in St.

Batavia spot will serve up breakfast, lunch

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 11:59

Portillo's Restaurant Group is opening its second Honey-Jam Cafe location in Batavia.

Woman dies after van plunges into pond

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 07:49

Laura Riley trembled with emotion, visibly frustrated over her inability to do anything for the woman who died Tuesday after the van the woman was driving plunged into a retention pond on Naperville's far west side.

'Beauty' leads see past stereotypes of roles

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 02:47

The differences between the Beast in "Beauty and the Beast" and Aidan Van Nest are pretty obvious.

Sailor faces extradition in west suburban killings

Mon, 08/09/2010 - 16:33

A suburban Chicago man suspected of killing his pregnant wife in Villa Park has been denied bond in Wyoming, where he was arrested last week.

Whole wheat tops white bread in sales

Mon, 08/09/2010 - 12:23

Whole grains are the hottest trend in sliced bread, with whole wheat edging out soft white bread in total sales for the first time.

Sara Lee CEO steps down permanently

Mon, 08/09/2010 - 11:18

A Sara Lee sign hangs on a food outlet July 12, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.

Tom Paxton makes a rare local appearance.

Sun, 08/08/2010 - 20:34

Mahatma Ghandi has a special request on this week's "Mary Shelley's Frankenhole." Sunday, 11:30 PM, CDT, on the Cartoon Network.

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